Helena Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyer

Many accidents leave victims with mild injuries. But a small percentage of accidents cause catastrophic injuries that change victims’ lives forever, requiring around-the-clock care, extensive medical treatment, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Even with the best care, victims of catastrophic accidents often never return to the same type of life they had before. If you or someone you love has been impacted by a life-changing injury, the team at Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar, PLLP is here to help.

With a passion for representing injury victims, the lawyers at Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar, PLLP have spent more than 40 years standing up to insurance companies on behalf of injured clients. Our team of Helena personal injury lawyers includes experienced, proven lawyers like John Doubek, Keif Storrar and Bradley Jones who have a long list of successful settlements and trial verdicts.

Catastrophic injuries can be incredibly expensive, both for victims and their loved ones. During your free consultation at Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar, PLLP, we’ll help you explore your options. You’ll find us at the cross streets of East Sixth and North Jackson, at 307 North Jackson Street. Look for us near the Original Governor’s Mansion and Constitution Park.

We regularly handle catastrophic injury claims across Montana, in cities like Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, Butte, Billings, and the rural communities throughout the State. To schedule your free consultation now, call us at 406-442-7830.

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Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury is one that is severe enough to cause long-term disability or change a victim’s life permanently. Catastrophic injuries typically require a tremendous amount of medical care upfront, as well as ongoing care throughout a victim’s life. Some common sources of catastrophic injuries in Montana include:

• Truck accidents: Truck accidents are devastating due to the significant size and weight difference between trucks and passenger cars. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds compared to the average 3,000 to 4,000 pound standard car. The massive difference creates immense force during collisions resulting in severe damage and catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
• Car accidents: Car accidents are tragically common in the United States, and a small percentage of them cause permanent, severe injuries. The risk of catastrophic injuries is higher in accidents involving commercial trucks, but any type of vehicle collision carries this risk.
• Dog bites: dog bite injuries can be catastrophic due to the strength of a dog’s jaw and the potential for deep puncture wounds, lacerations, and tearing of the skin and soft tissues. These injuries lead to nerve damage, significant scarring and can have long-term complications like permanent disfigurement. Children and other vulnerable individuals can be particularly vulnerable due to their smaller size and limited ability to protect themselves.
• Slip and fall accidents: Premises liability cases are another common source of devastating injuries. Slip and fall incidents, particularly those involving elderly victims, can result in complex fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and internal bleeding. The risk is greater when a victim falls from one height to a lower height. Any time you are injured on someone else’s property, whether commercial or residential, you may have a premises liability claim.
• Catastrophic workplace injuries: Montana’s diverse industries expose workers to various hazards, leading to catastrophic injuries. For example, construction workers face perils from falls, electrocutions and equipment accidents. These and other high risk jobs contribute to Montana’s elevated rate of workplace catastrophic injuries.

The Recovery Process

The recovery process for a catastrophic injury isn’t as straightforward as it is for less severe injuries. This is largely because a full recovery isn’t possible after a catastrophic injury. Victims reach maximum medical improvement when no further recovery is expected—but in catastrophic injury cases, this still means some loss of function.

After a catastrophic injury, patients typically reach maximum medical improvement after substantial medical intervention in the form of surgeries, therapies, and pharmaceuticals. Once a patient stabilizes, they may need ongoing treatment indefinitely to avoid losing progress.

What Fair and Full Compensation Looks Like in a Catastrophic Injury Case

Determining fair compensation for a catastrophic injury often requires the assistance of economic experts, medical professionals, and other expert witnesses. A fair settlement must cover the victim’s future medical expenses, and calculating those requires an extensive understanding of medicine and healthcare costs. This includes the need for long-term care, whether a patient opts for in-home care or support in a long-term care facility.

Additionally, a good settlement has to compensate for the victim’s lost income, career growth, and employment benefits. This is on top of all of the other losses covered in a settlement, including disability and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life.

Don’t Wait Any Longer; Contact Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar in Helena, MT

A catastrophic injury can have a devastating impact on a victim’s independence, overall health, career, and loved ones. You don’t need to shoulder this burden alone—we can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. Get started now by filling out our online contact form or calling us at 406-442-7830.